All the Little Details That Make a 2006 Ford GT a Challenge to Live With

When the Ford GT first went on sale back in 2005, it was one of the hottest cars you could buy. Not only did it pack Ferrari F430-matching performance, it also wore sheetmetal that paid homage to the original GT40 race car. The Ford GT was only produced for two model years, but in that time it showed the world that Ford could still build a serious high-performance car.

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But that doesn't mean the GT was without its quirks. Far from it. In order to build a modern supercar that looked like a vintage racer, a few compromises had to be made. Take the doors, for instance. They have T-top-like panels built into them, just like the original race car. But in real-world parking situations, they make it incredibly difficult to climb into and out of the car.

And that's only the most obvious quirk. Fellow car writer Doug DeMuro recently got a chance to drive a GT, and in his latest video, he details even more fun facts and quirky details. If you've ever thought the Ford GT looked like a cool car to own, you'll want to give this one a watch.